White Butte

White Butte
A view of the shark fin rock from the top of the butte
Highest point
Elevation	3,508 ft (1,069 m)  NAVD 88
Prominence	546 ft (166 m)
Listing	U.S. state high point 30th
Coordinates	46°23′12″N 103°18′09″W / 46.386676°N 103.3024015°W / 46.386676; -103.3024015Coordinates: 46°23′12″N 103°18′09″W / 46.386676°N 103.3024015°W / 46.386676; -103.3024015
Geography
White Butte Slope County, North Dakota, U.S.
Topo map	USGS Amidon
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike (cattle trail)

White Butte is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of North Dakota. At an elevation of 3,506 ft (1,069 m), it is a prominent butte in Slope County, in the Badlands of the southwestern part of the state. It is located 3 miles (5 kilometers) east of US 85 and about 6.5 mi (10 km) south of Amidon.

The nearest town is Amidon, about seven miles to the northwest. The summit is located within the boundaries of the Little Missouri National Grassland and is about 35 miles (56 km) south of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It is on private property, owned by the Dennis family who live nearby. At the trailhead, the family maintains a small mailbox-like receptacle for donations to help maintain the area, and requests a $5 contribution from visitors.

The Killdeer Mountains, 75 miles (121 km) to the north, rise 900 feet (270 m) from their foothills, but are 225 feet (69 m) shorter than White Butte.